In a remarkable moment for the film, Christopher Nolan secured his first Oscar for Best Director after eight nominations. His acceptance was straightforward but heartfelt, especially when he thanked his wife Emma Thomas, the producer behind both their successful films and family.

The ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The Hollywood star, who is garnering praise for his role in "Oppenheimer", has done four movies in the Robert Ludlum-written espionage series and last appeared in 2016's "Jason Bourne".

Asked at a British Film Institute panel discussion in London if he would ever consider making a horror movie, Nolan seemed open to the idea of directing a horror film, according to Variety.